Senior Mortgage Strategy & Transformation Leader

Cognizant; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Senior Mortgage Specialist to provide advisory services to UK mortgage lenders on transformation and regulatory change. This hybrid role involves leading strategic projects, shaping market propositions, and mentoring consultants. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mortgage lending and the UK retail banking sector, along with abilities in stakeholder communication and thought leadership. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to impact the future of the mortgage industry.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Learning & development programs

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in mortgage and lending in the UK retail banking sector.
• Proven experience delivering strategic transformation engagements.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end mortgage and lending advisory engagements.
• Assess key UK regulatory and policy developments.
• Shape go‑to‑market propositions and support business development.

Skills

Mortgage and lending expertise

Stakeholder communication

Strategic transformation

Regulatory knowledge

Thought leadership

Job description

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Senior Mortgage Specialist to provide advisory services to UK mortgage lenders on transformation and regulatory change. This hybrid role involves leading strategic projects, shaping market propositions, and mentoring consultants. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mortgage lending and the UK retail banking sector, along with abilities in stakeholder communication and thought leadership. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to impact the future of the mortgage industry.